Appling County Elementary School

Q: Is Appling County Elementary School a good school?

Appling County Elementary School ranks 413 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Appling County Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Baxley, Georgia, with 1,189 students and a student-teacher ratio of 12.6 for the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Appling County School District, which is ranked 62 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Appling County Elementary School has shown mixed performance on the Georgia Milestones assessments compared to the state and county averages. While the school had higher proficiency rates than the state and county in 3rd grade Math, 4th grade Math, and 5th grade Science, its proficiency rates were lower than the state and county in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade English Language Arts. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 80.07% to 90.38% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. However, the school's spending per student has increased from $8,952 in 2016-2017 to $10,174 in 2018-2019, suggesting a commitment to investing in the education of its students.

When compared to the nearby Fourth District Elementary and Altamaha Elementary schools in the same district, Appling County Elementary School has generally lower test scores, particularly in English Language Arts. However, it has higher Math proficiency rates in some grade levels. Additionally, Odum Elementary School, which is in the Wayne County district, significantly outperforms Appling County Elementary School on the Georgia Milestones assessments across all subject areas and grade levels, indicating that factors beyond just the school district may play a role in student achievement.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

680 Blackshear Hwy
Baxley, GA 31513

(912) 367-8640

District: Appling County

SchoolDigger Rank:
413^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Students who attend Appling County Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Appling County Middle School
High:	Appling County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 1,189

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.0%

African American:

23.5%

Hispanic:

22.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.1%

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.81. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Appling County Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Appling County:

SchoolDigger ranks Appling County 62^nd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Appling County Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	51.30	621^st	1101	43.6%
2007	58.03	532^nd	1125	52.7%
2008	46.90	676^th	1134	40.4%
2009	49.03	651^st	1133	42.5%
2010	45.82	757^th	1183	36.0%
2011	60.46	564^th	1212	53.5%
2012	51.76	700^th	1201	41.7%
2013	41.42	861^st	1225	29.7%
2014	29.04	982^nd	1231	20.2%
2015	33.76	819^th	1240	34.0%
2016	33.15	827^th	1233	32.9%
2017	48.50	577^th	1205	52.1%
2018	39.67	711^th	1209	41.2%
2019	39.12	731^st	1234	40.8%
2021	51.40	539^th	1214	55.6%
2022	56.58	488^th	1244	60.8%
2023	61.72	430^th	1242	65.4%
2024	63.81	413^th	1248	66.9%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, October 16, 2014

Great school, amazing teachers, and phenomenal administrators. I feel blessed that my children can go to ACES. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, October 16, 2014

Dedicated staff who work hard to help all students succeed. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, October 15, 2014

I am amazed at how dedicated the teachers and support staff are at Appling County Elementary. I have met both, the principal and the assistant principal and can't believe how lucky my child is to have such wonderful leaders in his school. When I have had a question Mrs. Crosby has always been prompt in helping me find the answer. My child loves his teacher and the fact that he gets to switch classes just like he will do next year. I can't say enough good things about this school. Close Quote

by a citizen
Wednesday, October 15, 2014

This school is excellent. My children attended this school. The faculty at this school went above and beyond to make the accommodation for my child. He has ADHD and severe anxiety. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Appling County Elementary School has a fabulous staff that goes the extra mile to ensure student success. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Appling County Elementary School is a wonderful school. The teachers and principals are always friendly, and I know they have my son's best interest in mind. He always receives the support he needs and he is pushed to always do his best. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, October 15, 2014

ACES is a great school! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Appling County Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	616	616
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	614	614
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	644	644
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	641	641
1994	406	229	4	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	648
1995	308	201	1	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	524
1996	308	201	1	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	524
1997	319	207	2	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	540
1998	306	203	1	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	524
1999	304	178	0	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	505
2000	312	181	0	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	516
2001	322	181	0	29	0	n/a	n/a	0	532
2002	287	180	5	36	0	n/a	n/a	0	508
2003	287	180	5	36	0	n/a	n/a	0	508
2004	294	166	7	43	0	n/a	n/a	0	510
2005	305	147	7	52	0	n/a	n/a	7	518
2006	293	156	7	45	0	n/a	n/a	3	504
2007	291	172	4	61	0	n/a	n/a	5	533
2008	256	177	3	63	0	n/a	n/a	9	508
2009	254	167	5	81	0	n/a	n/a	11	518
2010	267	161	7	81	0	0	9	0	525
2011	280	141	9	79	1	0	12	0	522
2012	278	166	5	70	1	0	15	0	535
2013	269	162	5	81	1	0	15	0	533
2014	267	171	5	86	1	0	20	0	550
2015	274	170	6	112	1	0	24	0	587
2016	242	163	5	110	0	0	26	0	546
2017	261	165	6	122	0	0	22	0	576
2018	248	186	4	118	0	0	23	0	579
2019	242	158	3	121	0	0	27	0	551
2020	214	139	4	110	0	0	22	0	489
2021	200	137	2	111	0	0	18	0	468
2022	223	124	2	130	0	1	15	0	495
2023	571	280	3	271	0	1	63	0	1189

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Appling County Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	616	34.0	18.1	39
1991	614	35.0	17.5	95
1992	644	36.0	17.8	45.7
1993	641	36.0	17.8	46.3
1994	648	36.6	17.7	51.7
1995	524	40.0	13.1	50.8
1996	524	40.0	13.1	50.8
1997	540	37.4	14.4	80.4
1998	524	36.6	14.3	70.2
1999	505	36.9	13.7	67.9
2000	516	36.6	14.1	66.1
2001	532	34.7	15.3	69.2
2002	508	28.9	17.6	77.8
2003	508	28.9	17.6	77.8
2004	510	27.9	18.3	78.4
2005	518	36.9	14.0	68.9
2006	504	37.8	13.3	74.5
2007	533	38.3	13.9	70.6
2008	508	36.4	14.0	71.5
2009	518	38.9	13.3	77.1
2010	525	38.1	13.7	76.8
2011	522	38.3	13.6	75.3
2012	535	35.2	15.1	76.1
2013	533	36.0	14.8	78.6
2014	550	38.4	14.3	87.5
2015	587	38.0	15.4	76
2016	546	40.0	13.6	80.2
2017	576	41.6	13.8	81.9
2018	579	44.1	13.1	90.3
2019	551	44.1	12.4	90.4
2020	489	45.1	10.8	90.4
2021	468	45.9	10.1	90.4
2022	495	40.9	12.1	n/a
2023	1189	94.0	12.6	80.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Appling County Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	616	34.0	18.1	39
1991	614	35.0	17.5	95
1992	644	36.0	17.8	45.7
1993	641	36.0	17.8	46.3
1994	648	36.6	17.7	51.7
1995	524	40.0	13.1	50.8
1996	524	40.0	13.1	50.8
1997	540	37.4	14.4	80.4
1998	524	36.6	14.3	70.2
1999	505	36.9	13.7	67.9
2000	516	36.6	14.1	66.1
2001	532	34.7	15.3	69.2
2002	508	28.9	17.6	77.8
2003	508	28.9	17.6	77.8
2004	510	27.9	18.3	78.4
2005	518	36.9	14.0	68.9
2006	504	37.8	13.3	74.5
2007	533	38.3	13.9	70.6
2008	508	36.4	14.0	71.5
2009	518	38.9	13.3	77.1
2010	525	38.1	13.7	76.8
2011	522	38.3	13.6	75.3
2012	535	35.2	15.1	76.1
2013	533	36.0	14.8	78.6
2014	550	38.4	14.3	87.5
2015	587	38.0	15.4	76
2016	546	40.0	13.6	80.2
2017	576	41.6	13.8	81.9
2018	579	44.1	13.1	90.3
2019	551	44.1	12.4	90.4
2020	489	45.1	10.8	90.4
2021	468	45.9	10.1	90.4
2022	495	40.9	12.1	n/a
2023	1189	94.0	12.6	80.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Appling County Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$865 (9.7%)	$8,086 (90.3%)	$8,952
2018	$868 (9.2%)	$8,612 (90.8%)	$9,481
2019	$846 (8.3%)	$9,328 (91.7%)	$10,174

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Appling County Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 731^st of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 430^th of 1242 Elementary schools	24.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Appling County Elementary School)	28	40.8	12.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Appling County)	33.5	43	9.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Appling County Elementary School)	43.9	52	8.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Appling County)	47.7	51.4	3.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Appling County Elementary School)	29.6	33.1	3.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Appling County)	31.6	38	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Appling County Elementary School)	47.8	50.9	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Appling County)	44.3	52	7.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Appling County Elementary School)	30.8	34.8	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Appling County)	33.8	36.5	2.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Appling County Elementary School)	39.5	44.4	4.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Appling County)	39.1	46.4	7.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Appling County Elementary School)	38.5	55.1	16.6%
5th Grade Science (Appling County)	37.7	49.8	12.1%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	551	1189	115.8%
African American	158	280	77.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	3
Hispanic	121	271	124%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	242	571	136%
Two or More Races	27	63	133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	90.4%	80.1%	10.3%

Schools Near Appling County Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Appling County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	680 Blackshear Hwy	Baxley	31513	Appling County	Appling County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 367-8640	1,189	94	12.6	80.1%	571 (48.0%)	280 (23.5%)	271 (22.8%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	63 (5.3%)	63.8	413^th of 1248 public elementary schools	66.9%		61.7	430^th of 1242 public elementary schools	65.4%	17	42.8	31.1	42.9	73.1	63.6	43.4	48.0	$10,174	$846	$9,328
Altamaha Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	344 Altamaha School Rd	Baxley	31513	Appling County	Appling County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 367-3713	380	27	14.1	80.0%	310 (81.6%)	18 (4.7%)	34 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.7%)	65	399^th of 1248 public elementary schools	68.0%		65.8	385^th of 1242 public elementary schools	69.0%	14	27.6	44.9	55.9	56.9	46.9	72.9	42.4	$9,515	$730	$8,784
Fourth District Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13396 Blackshear Hwy	Surrency	31563	Appling County	Appling County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 367-3250	121	11	11.5	80.2%	86 (71.1%)	8 (6.6%)	19 (15.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.6%)	76.2	276^th of 1248 public elementary schools	77.9%		78.8	240^th of 1242 public elementary schools	80.7%	36	45.5		58.8	54.5		58.8	58.8	$10,530	$658	$9,872
Bacon County Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	251 Cumberland Rd	Alma	31510	Bacon County	Bacon County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 632-4765	571	42	13.7	89.5%	320 (56.0%)	140 (24.5%)	84 (14.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.4%)								(n/a)								$11,157	$920	$10,238
Bacon County Elementary School	Public	3-5	523 E 16th St	Alma	31510	Bacon County	Bacon County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 632-4133	451	39	11.7	89.6%	247 (54.8%)	108 (23.9%)	71 (15.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.3%)	71.9	320^th of 1248 public elementary schools	74.4%		67.6	363^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	70.8%	43	44.4	40.9	41.9	70.4	75.2	59.4	47.1	$9,786	$770	$9,016
Jeff Davis Elementary School	Public	3-5	81 Pat Dixon Rd	Hazlehurst	31539	Jeff Davis County	Jeff Davis County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 375-6730	654	54	12.0	79.4%	352 (53.8%)	98 (15.0%)	166 (25.4%)	8 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.6%)	51.7	543^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	56.5%		52.5	526^th of 1242 public elementary schools	57.6%	17	33.5	33.0	40.6	51.1	56.0	40.6	34.3	$8,559	$721	$7,837
Jeff Davis Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	71 Burketts Ferry Rd	Hazlehurst	31539	Jeff Davis County	Jeff Davis County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 375-6720	913	51	17.8	79.3%	516 (56.5%)	154 (16.9%)	185 (20.3%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (5.9%)								(n/a)								$9,592	$871	$8,721
Odum Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1 Blue Jay Drive	Odum	31555	Wayne County	Wayne County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 586-2225	405	28	14.7	75.1%	361 (89.1%)	4 (1.0%)	25 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.7%)	94.6	71^st of 1248 public elementary schools	94.3%		82	206^th of 1242 public elementary schools	83.4%	135	63.9	63.9	72.7	70.5	83.6	83.6	76.4	$9,388	$510	$8,878

Frequently Asked Questions about Appling County Elementary School

Is Appling County Elementary School a good school?

Appling County Elementary School ranks 413^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Appling County Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Appling County Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Appling County Middle School
High : Appling County High School

What district is Appling County Elementary School in?

Appling County

How many students attend Appling County Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,189 students attended Appling County Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Appling County Elementary School?

Students at Appling County Elementary School are 48% White, 24% African American, 23% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

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